Insurance

How much money do you think you'll need to save to retire? It's got to be at least a million, right?

Does it bum anyone else out that we don't get most of these holidays off? Everyone I know who works for the government or in banking is getting a three day weekend, and of course, I am not. What a… more

I’ve caught myself feeling a little concerned about where the economy is heading with all the changes in jobs, AI, housing, and cost of living. When you look five years out, do you think things will f… more

Anyone leave Gallagher Bassett in 2025 and still not receive their W2? I have the 1095C, but not my W2?

Is working in insurance as a claims manager, risk manager, underwriter, broker, etc like a sales job? Commission based, build your own client base, etc, or am I off the mark?

Stocks reacted poorly to the “SaaSpocalypse” after Anthropic rolled out a new AI tool for its Cowork assistant last week. The new tool will automate contract review, legal research, and drafting. I wonder if it w… more

Everyone’s pushing AI, automation, and “do more with less” but no one is talking about what actually gets removed from our plates. Headcount stays lean, expectations increase, and suddenly efficiency … more

AI

For those using AI as a tool, aside from helping with emails, what else are you using it for? I'm especially curious about how p&c underwriters are making use of it!

Indiana-based employees no longer have access to Centene’s traditional group medical plan and are required to use an ICHRA with individual marketplace insurance. The available plans are significantly … more

What's something that you thought would be really important to know as a grown up that actually hasn't mattered at all?

Recently, I heard someone say schoolwork isn’t necessary today because AI… more

Sometimes this industry still feels like a boys' club. I'm not getting the interviews, I'm starting to think it's because I'm a woman, because I know I have the qualifications. My … more

Reacting to complaints about the subjectiveness of performance evaluations and admin burden of managing compensation plans, a new Payscale report says 16% of companies are implementing flat “peanut butter” raises… more

Anyone left insurance to pursue another career path? If so, what do you do now? Would you recommend it? I'm feeling a bit distanced from the industry... Not sure if it's time for a change.

👀What’s the worst or most awkward question you've been asked during an interview?

With everything going on at work lately, I find myself wondering if people genuinely feel optimistic about things improving or if we’re all just adjusting to a new normal of constant change and pressu… more

Can someone recomm a good/reputable online company to take a Worker’s Comp & Property & Casualty insurance courses to be licensed in FL? I’m trying to broaden my knowledge & be more compe… more

I recently left my job as a licensed claims adjuster for 8 yrs at a travel insurance company due to burnout, feeling stuck and being way underpaid. I’m trying to seek employment at other insurance c… more

Currently working at Chubb after a couple years and questioning my ability to do my job. I’ve read that Chubb will wear you down more so than other carriers but I’ve been working exhausted and now I’m… more

According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, US companies cut 108,435 jobs last month, the most in any January since the global financial crisis.

While many blame AI for recent layoffs, som… more

More companies are quietly asking their strongest performers to cover multiple roles at once without a real title change, pay adjustment, or clear end date, and it slowly drains motivation even when y… more

Tomorrow will set a record for U.S. employees missing work, according to UKG’s annual Super Bowl Absenteeism Survey. An estimated 26.2 million Americans say they will miss work the day after the big game, surpass… more

Apple or PC, which do you prefer for work?

Thoughts on people calling off the Monday after the Super Bowl? I was smart enough this year to request tomorrow off in advance.

Feeling like there’s a lot weighing on people right now beyond just work. With everything happening in the world, from economic pressure to constant uncertainty, that outside stress doesn’t magically … more

Corporate America loves to talk about innovation, agility, and efficiency, but we still reward being busy over being effective, filling calendars instead of solving problems, and confusing visibility … more

On a scale from one to five, how stressful is your job? I didn't realize how stressful the insurance industry was.

Dear corporate America, times have changed and the old habit of scheduling meetings just to say we met doesn’t make sense anymore. If the goal is sharing updates or decisions that can be clearly writt… more

I've been thinking about it, I've never lasted more than a year and a half at one job. How about you, how long have you lasted at any one job?

Anyone else getting sick way more now that we’re back in the office? I’ve already been sick twice this year and it honestly caught me off guard because when I was 100 percent WFH I almost never got si… more

I am done with insurance. 6 years as a AAA call center insurance agent and company was going downhill. Poor leadership, no career advancement which was promised and just toxic environment. Turn ove… more

Anyone attending NetDiligence Miami next week?

Some weeks it feels like half my job in insurance isn’t in my job description at all, it’s the unofficial stuff like being the connector, fixing things before they become problems, or answering questi… more

What is tax season looking like for you? Are you getting a refund or owing? I owe $2,300 this year, so I'm waiting until April to finish filing.

When are 5/3 bonuses paid out in Q1

Are hybrid jobs just dead now? I don’t see them advertised anymore. I love going into the office 3x per week to collaborate. The two remote days are great for heads down work and video meetings. Is th… more

👀At what age do you think you’ll be able to retire?